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Whirlpool CATALYST Use And Care Manual

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THREE SPEED
ELECTRONIC WASHER
Use & Care Guide
For questions about features, operation/performance,
parts, accessories or service call: 1-800-253-1301
In Canada, for assistance call: 1-800-461-5681,
for installation and service call: 1-800-807-6777
or visit our website at
www.whirlpool.com or www.whirlpool.com/canada
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  • Page 1 ELECTRONIC WASHER Use & Care Guide For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accessories or service call: 1-800-253-1301 In Canada, for assistance call: 1-800-461-5681, for installation and service call: 1-800-807-6777 or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com or www.whirlpool.com/canada Table of Contents...2 3953949B...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS WASHER SAFETY ...3 PARTS AND FEATURES ...4 WASHER USE ...5 Understanding Washer Cycles ...5 Loading...5 Normal Sounds ...5 Starting Your Washer...6 Changing or Cancelling Cycles and Options...7 Selecting a Cycle...8 Selecting Options...9 ACCUWASH™ Temperature Control System...9 SMART BLEACH™ Timed Bleach Dispenser ...10 Self-Cleaning Lint Filter...10 WASHER CARE ...10 Cleaning Your Washer ...10...

  • Page 3: Washer Safety

    Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER”...

  • Page 4: Parts And Features

    3. Liquid chlorine bleach dispenser 4. Liquid fabric softener dispenser 5. XTRA ROLL ACTION™ PLUS agitator 6. Lid Control panel PARTS AND FEATURES 7. Detergent dispenser 8. DURASMOOTH™ white porcelain basket 9. Tub Additional features CATALYST ACCUWASH™ temperature control system ® cleaning action...

  • Page 5: Washer Use

    (to the selected load size) before agitation and timing start. The washer begins agitating ® immediately after filling. If CATALYST cleaning action is selected, the washer spins and sprays detergent solution for a brief period before filling with water.

  • Page 6: Starting Your Washer

    Starting Your Washer Fire Hazard Never place items in the washer that are dampened with gasoline or other flammable fluids. No washer can completely remove oil. Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on it (including cooking oils). Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

  • Page 7: Changing Or Cancelling Cycles And Options

    NOTE: CATALYST cleaning action cannot be cancelled in the Quick Wash and Hand Wash cycles. The CATALYST option can be added to any wash cycle. 8. (OPTIONAL STEP) To add an extra Rinse and Spin or an extra Spin only to a wash cycle, press On/Off until the desired option glows.

  • Page 8: Selecting A Cycle

    The cycle combines high speed agitation and high speed spin, to shorten drying times. This cycle also includes CATALYST cleaning action, hot wash water and an automatic second rinse. Bleach is recommended in this cycle to provide outstanding whitening. The preset agitation time is 12 minutes.

  • Page 9: Selecting Options

    CATALYST cleaning action is pre-selected in the Heavy Duty and Whitest Whites cycles and is automatically added to the Quick Wash and Hand Wash cyles. The CATALYST option can be added to any wash cycle. How CATALYST cleaning action works 1.

  • Page 10: Accuwash™ Temperature Control System

    Rinse/Spin or Spin only When using extra detergent for heavily soiled clothes, or washing special-care items, you may find an extra rinse and spin is needed. The Rinse/Spin option may also be used for items that need rinsing only or for completing a cycle after a power failure. An extra drain and spin may help shorten drying times for some heavy fabrics or special-care items by removing excess water.

  • Page 11: Water Inlet Hoses

    Water Inlet Hoses Replace inlet hoses after five years of use to reduce the risk of hose failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear or leaks are found. When replacing your inlet hoses, mark the date of replacement on the label with a permanent marker.
  • Page 12 Has a fuse blown or has the circuit breaker tripped? If problem continues, call electrician. Are you using an extension cord? Do not use an extension cord. Is the washer in a normal pause in the Perm. Press/ Casual or Hand Wash cycle? The washer pauses for about 2 minutes in the Perm.
  • Page 13 Residue or lint on load Did you sort properly? Sort lint givers (towels, chenille) from lint takers (corduroy, synthetics). Also sort by color. Did you overload the washer? The wash load must be balanced and not overloaded. Lint can be trapped in the load if overloaded. Wash smaller loads. Check the following: Was paper or tissue left in pockets? Did you use enough detergent? Follow manufacturer’s...

  • Page 14: Assistance Or Service

    Canada. For further assistance ® If you need further assistance, you can write to Whirlpool Canada Inc. with any questions or concerns at: Customer Interaction Center Whirlpool Canada Inc.

  • Page 15: Warranty

    3. Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, fire, flood, acts of God, improper installation, installation not in accordance with local electrical and plumbing codes, or use of products not approved by Whirlpool Corporation. 4. Any labor costs during the limited warranty periods.

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